Research Associate II - Surgery Chair at CEDARS-SINAI

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. From working with a team of committed healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything necessary do something incredible—for yourself and for others.

Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional?

When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements. Working alongside physician-scientists and researchers, you will be a part of life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skillful Research Associate II to join Dr. Curtis Cetrulo lab. For more information on this lab, please visit Surgery | Cedars-Sinai

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment. 
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research. 
• Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings. 
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological science required

Experience and Skillset:

• At least two (2) years of experience in area of research specialization, outside of undergraduate research experience
• Experience in research of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, or tumors preferred.
• Understanding of general research objectives
• Highly motivated, independently with superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures and budgetary requirements and policies

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Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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